The Ultimate Dangerous Places to Visit Quiz

There are all kinds of dangers lurking when you travel to far-off, exotic places. If you're one of those people who feel the reward outweighs the risk, check out our quiz to learn about the 10 most dangerous places you may or may not want to miss.

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Question 1 of 20

Which of the following dangers are associated with travel to exotic places?

street violence

There are many potential dangers associated with travel including petty theft, street violence and perilous weather conditions.

sunburn

diarrhea

Question 2 of 20

Brazil is famous for its alarmingly high _____ rate.

crime

Brazil has an alarmingly high crime rate, including high numbers of murders, rapes and robberies.

birth

death

Question 3 of 20

What is a "quicknapping?"

a short-term kidnapping

A "quicknapping" is a new kind of kidnapping where a person is abducted for a short amount of time with a demand for a quick payoff. The kidnapper usually drives the victim to an ATM machine and demands money.

a police kidnapping

a short nap

Question 4 of 20

Which Brazilian city is a hotbed of gang violence?

Sao Palo

Salvador

both of the above

Sao Palo and Salvador, which are very depressed economically, are two of the most dangerous spots for gang violence.

Question 5 of 20

Which Venezuelan city is said to have the highest murder rate in the world?

Caracas

The murder rate in Venezuela's capital city of Caracas is said to be the highest in the world, with most of these murders remaining unsolved.

Maracaibo

Valencia

Question 6 of 20

Which border area is so dangerous that United States Embassy workers are prohibited from traveling anywhere near it?

the Venezuela-Guyana border

the Venezuela-Brazil border

the Venezuela-Colombia border

The Venezuelan government advises against traveling within 50 miles (80.5 kilometers) of the Venezuela-Colombia border, and U.S. Embassy workers are prohibited from traveling anywhere near it.

Question 7 of 20

The greatest danger when traveling to Mount Everest is:

the pickpockets

the weather

Though there is petty crime in Nepal, the greatest challenge when traveling to Mount Everest is the weather.

the scam artists

Question 8 of 20

Which major Russian city offers striking architecture and a taste of Eastern culture?

Smolensk

Moscow

Moscow and St. Petersburg offer striking architecture and Eastern culture to the many tourists that come visit these major Russian cities each year.

Orsk

Question 9 of 20

Political unrest in southern Russian states is typified by:

terrorist bombings

kidnappings

both of the above

If you travel to the southern states of Russia (like Chechnya), be aware that you may encounter danger there due to political unrest. Terrorist bombings and kidnappings are common.

Question 10 of 20

Which waterfall on the Zambezi River in Zimbabwe is a breathtaking natural wonder?

Georgia Falls

Alberta Falls

Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls, on the Zambezi River in Zimbabwe, is one of the most breathtaking natural wonders of the world.

Question 11 of 20

Which of the following are you most likely to encounter if you travel to Zimbabwe?

armed robbers

Zimbabwe is a poor country with a lot of desperate people. Armed robbery, carjacking, mugging and "quicknapping" are common crimes.

democracy

peaceful demonstrations

Question 12 of 20

_____ are known to perpetrate scams on unsuspecting tourists in Zimbabwe.

taxi drivers

Beware of the taxi drivers in Zimbabwe's populated areas; they've been known to scam tourists.

bus drivers

limousine drivers

Question 13 of 20

Haiti is located on the Caribbean island of:

Cuba

Aruba

Hispaniola

Haiti is located on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, which it shares with the Dominican Republic.

Question 14 of 20

What percentage of the cocaine that enters the United States comes through Haiti?

six percent

seven percent

eight percent

The U.S. State Department estimates that 8 percent of the cocaine that enters the United States comes through Haiti, indicating that there is a high level of crime.

Question 15 of 20

Most of the crimes in Haiti are committed against:

women

locals

Though most of the crime in Haiti -- carjacking, murder, armed robbery and kidnapping -- is committed against locals, in 2008, 27 American citizens were reported missing and presumed kidnapped.

tourists

Question 16 of 20

If you brave the crime to vacation at one of Haiti's lovely resort areas, be sure to:

stay close to the hotel

If you brave the crime to vacation at one of Haiti's resort areas boasting some of the most striking natural settings in all of the Caribbean, be sure to stay close to the hotel.

bring a gun

bring a bodyguard

Question 17 of 20

Which type of vehicle is frequently the victim of carjacking in Yemen?

a limousine

a minivan

a four-wheel drive

The Yemenite beaches of Socotra, Aden and Kamaran Island are modern tourist areas with all of the amenities you might require. Think twice before renting a car in Yemen, since carjackings of four-wheel drive vehicles are rampant.

Question 18 of 20

Which Kenyan national park offers some of the best game viewing in the world?

Nairobi National Park

Nairobi National Park in the East African country of Kenya is a prime destination for big game viewing.

Mombassa National Park

Kenya National Park

Question 19 of 20

Which extremist Islamic organization was responsible for a bombing in Kenya that killed 225 people?

Hezbollah

Hamas

Al Qaeda

in 1998, Al Qaida was responsible for a bombing in Kenya that killed 225 people.

Question 20 of 20

Which African country hasn't had an official tourist in 14 years?

Somalia

According to its minister of tourism, Somalia is so dangerous that, as of 2004, the country hadn't had an official tourist in 14 years.